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27th April, 2013
Against our nature
This is a gallery that shows the alarmingly accelerating decline of our surroundings and our universal birthright, nature.
This is a gallery that shows the alarmingly accelerating decline of our surroundings and our universal birthright, nature.
15th April, 2013
Coal and cattle businesses lead damage to nature: study
The coal business in Asia had estimated revenues of $443 billion a year but caused $452 billion in damage to nature.
The coal business in Asia had estimated revenues of $443 billion a year but caused $452 billion in damage to nature.
9th April, 2013
Panda vs pinot?
Climate change sparks a hunt for cooler places to grow wine grapes, even if those places are home to sensitive animal populations.
Climate change sparks a hunt for cooler places to grow wine grapes, even if those places are home to sensitive animal populations.
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26th March, 2013
Entering the Anthropocene
Scientists are now arguing that in this new geological age we must abandon the old thinking on sustainable development.
Scientists are now arguing that in this new geological age we must abandon the old thinking on sustainable development.
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19th February, 2013
Can the green economy save us?
In Pakistan, climate change is not a future prediction but a present reality with devastating consequences given the extensive flooding that is beginning to occur annually.
In Pakistan, climate change is not a future prediction but a present reality with devastating consequences given the extensive flooding that is beginning to occur annually.
18th February, 2013
Thousands at climate rally in US call on Obama to reject Keystone pipeline
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, the lone member of Congress to speak at the rally,said that Obama risked creating a “credibility gap” if he approved the pipeline.
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, the lone member of Congress to speak at the rally,said that Obama risked creating a “credibility gap” if he approved the pipeline.
16th January, 2013
US experts see more warming after hot 2012
The year 2012 marked the ninth or 10th warmest on record, depending on the measurement.
The year 2012 marked the ninth or 10th warmest on record, depending on the measurement.
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2nd January, 2013
Bussing it for a change
This December, as I noted on my short trip to Lahore, many people I encountered had a short, rasping cough – a byproduct of life in a growing industrial city.
This December, as I noted on my short trip to Lahore, many people I encountered had a short, rasping cough – a byproduct of life in a growing industrial city.
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3rd December, 2012
The sins on US
Less than a month after Sandy, the United States is as defiant as ever in regards to accepting responsibility as the biggest polluter of the world.
Less than a month after Sandy, the United States is as defiant as ever in regards to accepting responsibility as the biggest polluter of the world.
1st December, 2012
Seeking Muslim discourse on climate change
The Quran is filled with verses on nature and Earth, yet the voice of Islamic leaders is missing from the global dialogue on warming.
The Quran is filled with verses on nature and Earth, yet the voice of Islamic leaders is missing from the global dialogue on warming.
3rd October, 2012
Monsoon Forecasting for Lahore
Pakistan is facing climate change and erratic weather pattern which need urgent attention.
Pakistan is facing climate change and erratic weather pattern which need urgent attention.
22nd August, 2012
Climate vs. weather: Extreme events narrow the doubts
A lengthening string of brutal weather events is going hand in hand with rises in temperatures and greenhouse-gas levels.
A lengthening string of brutal weather events is going hand in hand with rises in temperatures and greenhouse-gas levels.
27th July, 2012
Pakistan’s sustainable development conundrum
Natural disasters, terrorism and a lack of awareness pose roadblocks in Pakistan’s progress on sustainable development.
Natural disasters, terrorism and a lack of awareness pose roadblocks in Pakistan’s progress on sustainable development.
26th July, 2012
Nasa: Greenland ice sheet melted at unprecedented rate
The big melt in Greenland is part of an overall picture of an unusually warm season across the Arctic
The big melt in Greenland is part of an overall picture of an unusually warm season across the Arctic
22nd July, 2012
Ten dead as record rain pounds Beijing
Torrential rain pounded China's capital all day Saturday, leading to the evacuation of more than 30,000 people, mostly from Beijing's outlying mountainous districts.
Torrential rain pounded China's capital all day Saturday, leading to the evacuation of more than 30,000 people, mostly from Beijing's outlying mountainous districts.
2nd July, 2012
Rise in sea level can’t be stopped, scientists say
A lot of climate research shows that rising greenhouse gas emissions are responsible for increasing global average surface temperatures.
A lot of climate research shows that rising greenhouse gas emissions are responsible for increasing global average surface temperatures.
28th June, 2012
NASA cancels climate study project in Thailand
"It is too early to say at this time whether resources will be available to revisit the project next year." - US Embassy Spokesman
"It is too early to say at this time whether resources will be available to revisit the project next year." - US Embassy Spokesman
12th June, 2012
Climate change will boost number of US West’s wildfires
Almost all of North America and most of Europe will see wildfires more often by the year 2100, the scientists claim.
Almost all of North America and most of Europe will see wildfires more often by the year 2100, the scientists claim.
31st May, 2012
‘Poor governance compounding climate change challenges’
Poor governance and lack of natural resources’ management have intensified the gravity of challenges posed by climate change.
Poor governance and lack of natural resources’ management have intensified the gravity of challenges posed by climate change.
25th May, 2012
Climate pact process stumbles as countries bicker in Bonn
Negotiations in Bonn showed developed and developing nations split on apportioning responsibility for tackling global warming.
Negotiations in Bonn showed developed and developing nations split on apportioning responsibility for tackling global warming.
